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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A European fish (Raniceps raninus), having a large flat head.
2. 2
   The European forked hake or hake's-dame (Phycis blennoides).
3. 3
   Another species of hake, Phycis phycis

Synonyms

All synonyms

tadpole fish

Etymology

From fork + beard.

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